Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said his administration is committed to the welfare and education of orphaned students in the state.
He made the declaration in a statement by his spokesperson, Ismaila Isah on Saturday in Lokoja at the flag-off ceremony of the Governor Ododo Orphan Students Care (GOOS-Care) initiative, organized by the Kogi State Forum of Local Government Special Assistants in Lokoja.
The governor say no child in the state should feel abandoned or forgotten as a result of death or financial condition of their parents or guardians.
“You are not orphans as far as we have God Almighty,” the governor said, urging the benefiting students to believe in themselves and avoid tendencies to succumb to emotional setbacks.
Governor Ododo praised the Forum of Local Government Special Assistants for their proactive efforts, saying the initiative was a testament to the success of his administration’s policy to take governance to the grassroots.
“What you are doing here today shows we never made any mistake in our decisions because this government is for the people,” he stated.
The Governor emphasized that his administration is focused on collective responsibility in governance, stressing that leaders should prioritize service to the people at all times.
He assured the forum of LSAs of his administration’s commitment to addressing issues related to outstanding appointments within the ranks of grassroots supporters of the government.
He enjoined members of the forum and benefiting students to remain steadfast, emphasizing that their efforts today would shape a brighter tomorrow.
“What we are doing now may not be fully appreciated today, but its value will be evident in the future,” he said.
